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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 22777 SPRINGWOODS VILLAGE PARKWAY |
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City | SPRING |
State | TX |
Zip Code | 77389 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 14017-12
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6. House ID# 302300000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Betsy Byrne Brewer, Advisor, Federal Government Relations |
Date | 4/22/2024 8:14:01 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Public Law No: 118-22 (H.R. 6363): Further Continuing Appropriation and Other Extensions Act, 2024 - 2023 Farm Bill Reauthorization; provisions related to sustainable aviation fuels
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Lamar |
Echols |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1939: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024; Discussions related to sustainable aviation fuels
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Mimi |
Braniff |
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Alex |
Calabro |
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Lamar |
Echols |
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Toby |
Short |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4394: Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; provisions related to bioenergy technology and biofuels
H.R. 4665: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024; provisions related to energy security
H.R. 4821: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; provisions related to wells, permanent storage of CO2, and advanced recycling
S. 2438: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024; provisions related to energy security
S. 2443: Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; provisions related to bioenergy technology and biofuels
S. 2605: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; Provisions related to wells, permanent storage of CO2, and advanced recycling
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Mimi |
Braniff |
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James |
Dunlap |
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Erik |
Oswald |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions related to plastics, recycling, and chemical regulations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Michael |
Bloomquist |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Draft legislation related to pore space on federal lands
Public Law No: 118-31 (H.R. 2670): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024; provisions related to contracting and fuels
Public Law No: 117-58 (H.R. 3684 - 117th Congress): Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; provisions related to implementation, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, and Outer Continental Shelf permitting
Public Law No: 117-169 (H.R. 5376 - 117th Congress): Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; provisions related to energy tax credits
Discussions related to hydrogen
Discussions related to global energy markets and regulation
Discussions related to recycling
Discussions related to permitting
Discussions related to energy and trade
Discussions related to plastics
Discussions related to Outer Continental Shelf permitting for carbon storage
Discussions related to the pending acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources Company
Discussions related to carbon capture and storage
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Energy - Dept of, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Michael |
Bloomquist |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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Betsy |
Byrne Brewer |
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Alex |
Calabro |
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James |
Dunlap |
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Erik |
Oswald |
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Toby |
Short |
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Jamie |
Wall |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 7655: Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act of 2024; provisions related to pipeline regulations
Public Law No: 117-58 (H.R. 3684 - 117th Congress): Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; provisions related to permitting
Public Law No: 117-169 (H.R. 5376- 117th Congress): Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; provisions related to energy tax credits and permitting
Discussions related to carbon pricing and carbon capture and storage
Discussions related to the Houston Carbon Capture and Storage Innovation Zone project, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage
Discussions related to permitting reform
Discussions related to biofuels and low carbon fuels
Discussions related to Direct Air Capture
Discussions related to emissions and energy
Discussions related to the pending acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources Company
Discussions related to plastics, chemical regulation, and recycling
Discussions related to carbon accounting
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Michael |
Bloomquist |
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Mimi |
Braniff |
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Betsy |
Byrne Brewer |
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Alex |
Calabro |
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James |
Dunlap |
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Lamar |
Echols |
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Erik |
Oswald |
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Peter |
Robertson |
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None |
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Toby |
Short |
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Jamie |
Wall |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Public Law No: 118-31 (H.R. 2670): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024; provisions related to contracting and fuels
Discussions related to global energy production
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Betsy |
Byrne Brewer |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions related to pipeline safety
Discussions related to hydrogen
Discussions related to sustainable aviation fuels and biofuels
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Mimi |
Braniff |
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Betsy |
Byrne Brewer |
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James |
Dunlap |
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Erik |
Oswald |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions related to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Betsy |
Byrne Brewer |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 7024: Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024; provisions related to the extension of business tax credits
Public Law No: 117-169 (H.R. 5376-117th Congress): Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; provisions related to corporate tax and energy tax credits
Discussions related to global corporate tax and competitiveness of U.S. companies
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Energy - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Betsy |
Byrne Brewer |
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Morgan |
Crabtree |
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James (Nick) |
Schulz |
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Toby |
Short |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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